On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun.  The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.  A total eclipse will not take place again until [...]

Bostonians pioneered St. Patrick's Day celebrations in North America on March 17, 1737, uniting to honor their Irish roots and the patron saint of Ireland. Initially held downtown by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the festivities later shifted to South Boston in 1901, coinciding with the area's strong Irish presence and historical [...]

Host a touchdown-worthy Super Bowl Sunday! Set up a cozy "Fan Zone" with team-themed decorations . Craft a DIY nacho bar with all the fixings for a flavor-packed kickoff. Spice up the halftime show with a friendly game of football trivia or a quick backyard scrimmage. Create a snack stadium featuring fan-favorite treats. Keep the energy high [...]

2023 was an interesting year in Boston real estate. The rapid rise in interest rates seemed to be a leading cause in the lack of available homes for sale (i.e. inventory). We heard some would-be sellers lament that while they would prefer to sell and buy something larger, the interest rate spike meant that their monthly payments would be [...]

While condominiums are the most common type of property for homebuyers in Boston, you will sometimes see cooperative home (or "co-op") listings on the market.  What are they? While there are many differences and nuances, here are a few of the main differences between co-ops [...]

As winter blankets Boston in a layer of glistening snow, the City transforms into a wonderland of seasonal charm and festive spirit. Despite the chilly temperatures, there's no shortage of activities to keep you entertained and enchanted during the winter months. In this guide, we'll explore a variety of activities that will make your winter [...]

For retail property owners and property managers, it can be useful to track trends in retail sales.  Industries that are experiencing sales growth may be a better target for marketing an available location than an industry that is seeing a [...]

For many New Englanders, Autumn is their favorite season of the year. In Massachusetts, Fall is a special time of year for a variety of things to do outside before the unforgiving Winter comes. Whether you’re looking for breathtaking views of the fall foliage, anything pumpkin or a special place to enjoy the Halloween holiday, Massachusetts [...]

While the Spring market (from February through June) is typically considered prime time to search for a home in Boston, the Fall market is also a great time to buy and sell. As the chart below of new listings by month shows, we typically see a surge of inventory in [...]

September doesn’t just mean the start of Fall.  September 1st in Boston, known as Moving Day, is when the majority of apartment leases start in and around the City.  It can be a very busy and hectic day whether you are prepared, or not.  Here are a few tips, and helpful links for your [...]